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With the renewed call to "responsibility" and "putting away childish things" proposed by President Barack Obama, just how does that translate to family life?  What changes, be them mental or physical, are American families ready and willing to take to move the country forward along with President Obama's efforts?Here are some ideas you and your family can consider in keeping with the challeng...

Teenagers come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are gregarious and some are shy.One of our jobs as parents is to help our children develop their gifts and talents.  Sometimes we don't always know how to do that.  Here are some guidelines and suggestions that may help.Encourage balance for your children and teens.  Quiet, alone time is just as important as social time.  Help ...

Well, it's the big time.  Your child is starting 6th grade or perhaps they are beginning their Senior year in high school.  Both students must adjust to moving between classes, having several different teachers, juggling many different classroom assignments, dressing for P.E. and showering in public, increasing peer pressure, using school lockers and carrying tons of books.  And of ...

Room Parents for school classrooms are a vital link between the classroom and home.  They can act as liason between the teacher and classroom parents.  They share information about events, coordinate volunteers, arrange for classroom celebrations, coordinate teacher appreciation events, represent the class at PTO or PTA meetings.  They help teachers with the many organizational task...

It's that time of year when schools across the country are inviting student's parents to Back-to-School night.  What can you expect to learn at Back-to-School Night?  Well, the truth is, nothing unless you go.  So, be sure you set aside time to attend.  Teachers, staff and your children have spent many hours preparing for your visit, so don't disappoint them.You will have the o...

Balancing the many responsibilities of parenting can sometimes be overwhelming. Attending school conferences, Back-to-School night, seasonal concerts, sporting events and other school functions can be a challenge for many parents.  But, it is one of the parts of parenting that can be the most rewarding.Attending school functions is an extremely important way to show your children how much you...

With today's busy schedules, it seems like we often don’t have time to attend school activities or functions.  We don’t think that it is very important.  We only seem to focus on our kids' grades.  But studies have shown that children whose parents are more involved in school activities tend to be more successful.  Let’s take a look at a few ways that parental involvement equal...